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Jailhouse is ready to rock for Pope Francis
Since family reunification is a goal of the Philadelphia Prison System, the pope's Sept. 27 visit to a city prison with inmates and their families has officials and prisoners excited.
Archdiocese and Catholic teachers’ union agree to new contract
The teachers ratified a new one-year deal June 25. Negotiators for the union and the archdiocese used a simplified process to reach an accord before September.
Public, private events highlight pope’s stay in Philadelphia
See the schedule of papal events in Philadelphia, released by the Holy See, for the two-day visit Sept. 26-27.
Vatican releases schedule for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia
UPDATED -- Highlights of the itinerary released today by the Holy See includes a Mass at the cathedral, an address at Independence Hall and a visit with prisoners this September.
Local Catholic publisher wins national awards
Ascension Press’ “Chosen” program for youth faith formation was chosen as Book of the Year recently in Chicago, along with two other top awards.
Catholic Bible conference focuses on the family
The 11th annual national gathering drew more than 1,000 people to Doylestown to study Scripture in a theme tied to the upcoming World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.
Francis Fund helps the poor and answers pope’s call
Pope Francis wants everyone to care for the poor, and a new fund named for him will help do just that in Philadelphia before his visit this fall.
Philadelphia parishioners pray for end to racial hatred
At Bible studies in four parishes this week, prayers were raised by many Catholics, including some with ties to victims of the shootings at a South Carolina church.
Archbishop Chaput reacts to marriage ruling
Read Archbishop Chaput's statement on the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage
Local theologian offers 14-facet view on encyclical
Redemptorist Father Dennis Billy, a moral theologian at St. Charles Seminary, describes points that readers of Laudato Si should remember.